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Beginner May 2025

Is it crazy to not want a bridal shower?

Jennifer, on November 27, 2024 at 3:15 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 6
I’m having a smaller wedding and not having a bridal party, but my friends, my mom and aunt don’t really understand why I don’t want a bridal shower. If I did have one it would only be about 10 people or less that would come and I know it would be pretty awkward. I also don’t know what gifts I would want, other than money, since my fiancé and I are only renting a small apartment. I would also rather my mom save the money to go towards my wedding instead.
Has anyone not had a wedding shower and regretted it after?

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Latest activity by Jennifer, on December 11, 2024 at 5:26 PM
  • Michael
    Master October 2023
    Michael ·
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    You could ask if the gathering could be done without gifts -- just to celebrate you as a bride. Especially the etiquette sense is that your family is not to initiate a shower. But the gathering could be good if inviting women from your partner's side and for people to meet. But this event can be kept low key -- more like at someone's house.

    Unless you are expecting a shower that did not happen, you should be fine if you do skip it.

    Hopefully some others will see this question and help give a broader view.

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  • J
    Beginner May 2025
    Jennifer ·
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    That is a good idea to just have a small gathering celebration without gifts. Thanks for your input!
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  • Melissa
    Just Said Yes May 2025
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    I also am thinking about foregoing a bridal shower. My fiancé and I are from separate states and I feel like it would be hard for people from out of state to make it to both the shower and the wedding. I also don’t think I want two showers as that would be double the cost and double the travel.
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  • Michael
    Master October 2023
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    Some of these pre-wedding events are unnecessarily upscaled by renting out venues or high- cost options when for most of us should just be having gathering of those around us to celebrate this betrothal like a family birthday party. It should be based on who wants to host it and what guests can make it. No one should feel compelled to hold an event. No one should feel left out if not able to attend such events. Also, if reasonable, be flexible and willing to be the recipient of people wanting to host a celebration.

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  • J
    Beginner May 2025
    Jennifer ·
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    Thanks for sharing! I definitely understand where you’re coming from!
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  • J
    Beginner May 2025
    Jennifer ·
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    I do agree with you on that!
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